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Summary
This study details a rare fatal self-poisoning case involving the anti-arrhythmic drug tocainide. Post-mortem analysis confirmed toxic tocainide levels in body fluids and tissues, establishing it as the cause of death.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Toxicology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Tocainide is an anti-arrhythmic medication.
- Fatal self-poisoning with tocainide is exceptionally rare.